Jet2.com launches Blackpool flights

Tuesday, 30 Sep, 2005 0

Budget carrier Jet2.com is to start flights from Blackpool in November.

The airline is to serve Belfast, Murcia and Palma from the airport in a move that is expected to create 50 jobs.

At least one 148-seat Boeing 737 is to be based at Blackpool in the first stage of an expansion policy by the carrier which already operates from Leeds-Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Belfast International.

Belfast flights start on November 4 with four flights a week. Fares start at £9 one way.

The two Spanish routes will be added next April with single fares starting at £29.

The airline’s boss Philip Meeson said: “At the same time as tapping into the domestic market, we’re not underestimating the value of inbound tourism. Blackpool is fast regaining its reputation as a leading destination and the investment the town is experiencing in the likes of the new Festival of Lights concept can only help to raise Blackpool’s profile overseas.”

Report by Phil Davies  



 

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